These easy 'dos will look great from the commencement speech to the post-ceremony pictures.

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Wear Natural Waves

Even if the actual ceremony is indoors, you’ll most likely be spending lots of time outside in your cap and gown for pictures, parties, and final farewells. Since hot, humid weather usually spells disaster for freshly blown-out hair, it’s best to embrace your natural texture if you plan on wearing your hair down.

Fashion Click bloggers Gabriela G. and Hope B. have perfected their loose curls. For the big day, be sure to use a a smoothing cream to help fight frizz.

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Try a Half-Up Style

For a sleek look that works with that weirdly-shaped hat, pull the top section of your hair into a small ponytail. The idea is to smooth back the section where the cap sits so when you take it off, it’ll look coiffed and dent-free.

Fashion Click bloggers Andréa V. and Macailah M. have nailed this classic ’do that looks great solo or accessorized with a mortar board.

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Do a Low Ponytail or Bun

Graduation gowns aren’t exactly warm-weather friendly—in fact, they function more like heat traps if you happen to be sitting in the sunshine. We recommend sweeping your tresses off your shoulders to help you cool off—a low ponytail or chic chignon is the perfect way to go.

Fashion Click bloggers Bebe Z. and Britt W. keep their hairstyles loose and a little undone, ideal for fitting under a cap.

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Braid Your Hair Back

Braids are always a brilliant idea, especially for battling hat hair. Whether you go for a milkmaid, side, or classic French style, you’ll be sure to look camera-ready the second you toss your mortarboard in the air.

Pin Back Your Strands

You know the pointy part of the cap that sits on your forehead? Well, trust us—you don’t want any of your hair to get trapped underneath—unless you’re going for the sticky, sweaty look. Pull back some strands in the front to get them out of the way and you’ll also be able to anchor your hat to your head with a few strategically-placed bobby pins.

5 Graduation Day Hairstyles (That Are Surprisingly Cap-Friendly!)

These easy 'dos will look great from the commencement speech to the post-ceremony pictures.

Amid the storied traditions and rituals surrounding graduation day, we still can't quite figure out what to do with that square cap. Of course, wearing your mortarboard and tassel is a big deal—you worked hard for it, after all!—but styling your hair to look great underneath is a bit of a feat. Luckily there's a variety of super cute 'dos that are hat-hair resistant. Click through to see how these readers style their cap-friendly hair, and get ideas for your own big day.